'Super-university' created amid funding squeeze
Summary
The Universities of Kent and Greenwich have merged to form the UK's first large "super-university," called the London and South East University Group (LASE), which has over 50,000 students. This merger aims to strengthen both schools financially and offer more courses and services amid rising costs and challenges in higher education.Key Facts
- Kent and Greenwich universities merged last month but will keep their original names and operate as separate divisions.
- LASE is now the third largest university in the UK with campuses in London, Medway, and Canterbury.
- Students can access resources and services across all campuses and apply to either university within the group.
- The merger helps the universities handle financial pressures and increase their academic offerings.
- LASE aims to support young people not in employment, education, or training (called NEETs) in the south-east of England.
- The UK higher education sector faces financial risks, with some universities possibly facing insolvency and closure.
- The merger will serve as a model for other universities, with a blueprint being prepared for the government.
- This is the largest university merger in the UK so far, with other smaller mergers having happened before.
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